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The monopolist sets the price of its product and generally produces just enough to ensure plump profits. Although prices are normally higher than in a competitive market, monopolies are still disciplined by market forces. It does not benefit the monopolist to raise the price so high that no one can purchase it or to produce a product that is not in demand.

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